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Y596 HEP

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

215,911 mi
Last recorded215,911 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 HEP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 215,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 215,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 203,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 195,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front movement visible in top mountings not yet excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 187,320 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 173,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 173,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 161,021 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear bump stops split

Fail 23 Apr 2018 161,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 3 Nov 2016 155,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 145,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 144,025 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 144,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 140,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 140,177 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 136,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 136,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,693 miles

Airbag light indecating fault

Fail 20 Oct 2010 131,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 131,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 130,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 128,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 119,968 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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Y596 HEP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y596 HEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y596 HEP registered?

Y596 HEP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y596 HEP safe to buy?

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